Gilford-----Donald R. Dockham, 81, died at home on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.
Don was born May 14, 1936 in Laconia and lived most of his life in Gilford. He Served in the US Navy. Don owned and operated Don's Tree Service for over 50 years. He was an avid hunter and he enjoyed restoring old cars and loved his cats.
Survivors include; twin sons, Dean C. Dockham and his wife, Lisa, of Gilmanton and Dennis V. Dockham, of Gilford; two grandsons, Justin Dockham and his wife, Heather of Gilford, and Joshua Dockham and Beth Sansoucie, of Laconia; a great-grandchild, Sawyer Kim Dockham; a brother, Danny Dockham, of Laconia and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by wife, Helen Dockham and his sister Diane.
Memorial calling hours will be held at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH on Monday, August 7, 2017from 4:00pm-7:00pm using the Carriage House entrance.
Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:00 am in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford.
A Memorial Service will be held following the burial at the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 11:00am.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.